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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.83, 27,507.60 and 8,976.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.83, 27,507.60 and 8,976.83 is: 13,463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.83 : 27,507.60 = 8,976.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.83/27,507.60 = 8,976.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.83x = 27,507.60 × 8,976.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.83x = 246,930,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,930,911.37/18,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,463.45

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